Open Air Education vs Progress Schools - Tees Valley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Open Air Education
Castle Eden Dene Nnr · Independent all-through · Ages 4–14
21 students
Progress Schools - Tees Valley
Eston · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
18 students
| Measure | Open Air Education Castle Eden Dene Nnr, North East | Progress Schools - Tees Valley Eston, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–14 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 21 | 18 |
| Pupils on roll | 21 | 18 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 30% | 36% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 2.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Castle Eden Dene Nnr | Eston |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.openair.education | www.progress-schools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Open Air Education is the larger school with 21 students compared with 18.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Open Air Education better than Progress Schools - Tees Valley?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Open Air Education and Progress Schools - Tees Valley?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Castle Eden Dene Nnr and Eston in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Open Air Education: 21. Progress Schools - Tees Valley: 18. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Open Air Education and Progress Schools - Tees Valley rank in North East?
Open Air Education is unranked and Progress Schools - Tees Valley is unranked among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).